Derek Jeter Retirement Ad

The Derek Jeter Tribute Video That Has Everybody Talking

Shortstop Derek Jeter will play his 20th and final season for the New York Yankees this year. Jeter is a player who hardly needs any introduction, but here's one anyway: He's the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits, games played, stolen bases, and at-bats. He's also the leader in MLB history for hits by a shortstop.

He's regarded as one of the central figures responsible for the Yankees' success during the 1990s and 2000s, including their World Series win in 1996. In the eyes of his fans, teammates, opponents — and even athletes of other sports, realistically — Jeter is considered one of the best players of his generation.

That's the theme of a recent Jordan ad that features the infamous No. 2 up to bat, supposedly for the last time. The ad features cameos from celebrities, rivals and professional athletes including Jay Z, Michael Jordan himself, Spike Lee, Billy Crystal, Tiger Woods, Jorge Posada, Phil Jackson, Action Bronson, Tino Martinez and a hilarious group of anonymous, blurred-out Mets players (including Mr. Met). In the video, all these notable figures "tip their cap" to Jeter — even if that cap features a Red Sox or Mets logo.

The title of the ad is "Re2pect," and the suggestion is that no matter where you're from or which team you root for, or even play for, everyone respects Jeter for what he's done for the Yankees and Major League Baseball.

Do you agree? Will you be tipping your cap to Jeter when he plays his final game? Let us know in the comments below.